What does faith that saves actually look like? Concluding the series from Romans 4:16–25, Dr. John Neufeld traces seven marks of saving faith in Abraham: it is established in God’s presence, finds hope in hopeless situations, holds firm when things look impossible, prefers what is unseen, grows strong through worship, becomes fully convinced God keeps His word, and is counted as righteousness.

The Heart of the Gospel: This 25-message series on Romans 1–4 presents us with Christianity 101. It is the basics of our faith, teaching us how we can know for certain that sins are forgiven and what it is to live by faith.

Why do so many religions and philosophies say we must earn our way? From Romans 4:13–17, Dr. John Neufeld shows that Abraham received the promise to inherit the world without earning it. It’s not about what we do for God, but what God does for us; if salvation depended on human effort, Christ died for nothing. Because it rests on God’s effort, the promise is guaranteed.

The Heart of the Gospel: This 25-message series on Romans 1–4 presents us with Christianity 101. It is the basics of our faith, teaching us how we can know for certain that sins are forgiven and what it is to live by faith.

Why does the burden of sin feel so heavy, and how can it be lifted? Working through Romans 4:6–12, Dr. John Neufeld explains imputation: our sins were counted to Christ, and His perfect righteousness is credited to all who believe, just as it was to Abraham and David. Since Abraham was declared righteous before he was circumcised, nothing, not even religious rites, can be added to the Cross.

The Heart of the Gospel: This 25-message series on Romans 1–4 presents us with Christianity 101. It is the basics of our faith, teaching us how we can know for certain that sins are forgiven and what it is to live by faith.

Is getting right with God something you earn, or something you receive? Looking at Romans 4:1–5, Dr. John Neufeld recalls how Martin Luther’s rediscovery of “faith alone” sparked the Reformation, then shows from Abraham’s life that justification by faith is not a new doctrine. Abraham had nothing to offer God and could not earn his righteousness. God justifies the ungodly who simply believe Him.

The Heart of the Gospel: This 25-message series on Romans 1–4 presents us with Christianity 101. It is the basics of our faith, teaching us how we can know for certain that sins are forgiven and what it is to live by faith.

Is there any part of your salvation you can take credit for? Studying Romans 3:25b–31, Dr. John Neufeld shows three things the Cross reveals about God: His righteous character, why He could forgive anyone in the Old Testament, and why He is still gracious to us today. Then he turns to what the Cross teaches about ourselves: we have nothing to boast about, no people group has an advantage, and we now belong to Christ.

The Heart of the Gospel: This 25-message series on Romans 1–4 presents us with Christianity 101. It is the basics of our faith, teaching us how we can know for certain that sins are forgiven and what it is to live by faith.

How can a righteous God forgive guilty sinners and still be just? Studying Romans 3:21–25, Dr. John Neufeld explains the concepts of justification, redemption, and propitiation, showing how Jesus became our redeemer and our wrath-bearing sacrifice on the Cross, fulfilling God’s eternal plan. Righteousness from God is credited as a gift to all who place their confidence in Christ alone.

The Heart of the Gospel: This 25-message series on Romans 1–4 presents us with Christianity 101. It is the basics of our faith, teaching us how we can know for certain that sins are forgiven and what it is to live by faith.

Why should Christians care about Israel’s story in the Old Testament? From Romans 3:19–20, Dr. John Neufeld shows that Israel is God’s lesson book for the world: the Law names our sin but cannot change our hearts, and even warnings of God’s wrath leave us unchanged. Only the Cross, a rescue that brings life from the dead, can break through.

The Heart of the Gospel: This 25-message series on Romans 1–4 presents us with Christianity 101. It is the basics of our faith, teaching us how we can know for certain that sins are forgiven and what it is to live by faith.

Is sin just an occasional mistake, or something deeper? Working through Romans 3:9–18, Dr. John Neufeld explains that all people are under the power of sin and are also willing collaborators in it, and walks through Paul’s indictment of our character, speech, behaviour, and arrogance toward God. Honestly facing our sin is the first step to freedom and to seeing why the Cross is so precious.

The Heart of the Gospel: This 25-message series on Romans 1–4 presents us with Christianity 101. It is the basics of our faith, teaching us how we can know for certain that sins are forgiven and what it is to live by faith.

Can human unfaithfulness ever cancel God’s faithfulness? Looking at Romans 3:3–8, Dr. John Neufeld shows that God is as faithful to His warnings as to His promises, that His righteousness shines brightest against human sin, and that forgiveness comes by seeking His glory rather than our own. Faith brings both forgiveness and good works, so grace never makes how we live irrelevant.

The Heart of the Gospel: This 25-message series on Romans 1–4 presents us with Christianity 101. It is the basics of our faith, teaching us how we can know for certain that sins are forgiven and what it is to live by faith.

What if you spend your life climbing a ladder that leans against the wrong wall? From Romans 3:1–3, Dr. John Neufeld traces Israel’s history to show that even zeal for God’s law can misfire. He celebrates the advantage the Jews had in being entrusted with the Word of God, but warns that familiarity with Scripture can leave us inoculated to its truth.

The Heart of the Gospel: This 25-message series on Romans 1–4 presents us with Christianity 101. It is the basics of our faith, teaching us how we can know for certain that sins are forgiven and what it is to live by faith.

How can you tell whether your faith is real or only a facade? Studying Romans 2:17–29, Dr. John Neufeld honours the privileges God gave Israel, then shows how religion can hide hypocrisy. Outward symbols like circumcision, baptism, or a wedding ring mean nothing without the reality they signify. Genuine faith is a heart transformed by the Holy Spirit.

The Heart of the Gospel: This 25-message series on Romans 1–4 presents us with Christianity 101. It is the basics of our faith, teaching us how we can know for certain that sins are forgiven and what it is to live by faith.

Will God judge fairly those who never heard His law? Working through Romans 2:12–16, Dr. John Neufeld shows that God is perfectly impartial: everyone who sins is condemned, whether judged by Scripture, by creation, or by the law written on the heart and conscience. Hearing God’s Word only raises our accountability, and the right place to start is admitting we have no hope on our own.

The Heart of the Gospel: This 25-message series on Romans 1–4 presents us with Christianity 101. It is the basics of our faith, teaching us how we can know for certain that sins are forgiven and what it is to live by faith.

If salvation is by faith, why does Paul say God judges by works? From Romans 2:6–11, Dr. John Neufeld shows that we are judged by our works but saved from judgment by faith in Christ. He contrasts the marks of those who are self-seeking and reject the truth with those bound for heaven, who patiently seek God’s glory, honour, and immortality.

The Heart of the Gospel: This 25-message series on Romans 1–4 presents us with Christianity 101. It is the basics of our faith, teaching us how we can know for certain that sins are forgiven and what it is to live by faith.

Are you a good person? Paul has something to say to you. Looking at Romans 2:1–5, Dr. John Neufeld shows that those who judge others are just as guilty and condemn themselves. Don't look down on God’s kindness, forbearance, and patience; the fact that God's wrath has not yet come on you is not His approval but an invitation to repentance before the day of wrath.

The Heart of the Gospel: This 25-message series on Romans 1–4 presents us with Christianity 101. It is the basics of our faith, teaching us how we can know for certain that sins are forgiven and what it is to live by faith.

What happens when we ignore the elephant in the room: God Himself? Studying Romans 1:24–32, Dr. John Neufeld examines the three times “God gave them up”: to sexual impurity, to dishonourable passions contrary to the Creator’s design, and to a debased mind. As it was in Paul's day, this is a counter-cultural expression about God's original design and authority over our bodies. At the heart of these issues is idolatry and failing to worship God — a great evil for which we need a Saviour.

The Heart of the Gospel: This 25-message series on Romans 1–4 presents us with Christianity 101. It is the basics of our faith, teaching us how we can know for certain that sins are forgiven and what it is to live by faith.

With all our progress, is the human situation getting worse? Working through Romans 1:21–25, Dr. John Neufeld shows how failing to give God glory and thanks leads to futile thinking and idolatry, with gods remade in our own image. He explains what it means that God “gave them up”: a judgment that exposes how evil our hearts really are. Yet in this bad news comes the hope of the Gospel.

The Heart of the Gospel: This 25-message series on Romans 1–4 presents us with Christianity 101. It is the basics of our faith, teaching us how we can know for certain that sins are forgiven and what it is to live by faith.

What about people who have never heard of God? From Romans 1:19–23, Dr. John Neufeld sets out six truths creation makes plain to everyone: God exists, He is the Creator, we owe Him our existence and our gratitude, we have been ungrateful, and we need mercy. Natural theology cannot save us; it shows we are guilty suppressors of truth. Only a Saviour can fix this situation.

The Heart of the Gospel: This 25-message series on Romans 1–4 presents us with Christianity 101. It is the basics of our faith, teaching us how we can know for certain that sins are forgiven and what it is to live by faith.

Can a God of love also be angry? From Romans 1:18–23, Dr. John Neufeld explains why real love can never be separated from righteousness and how God’s wrath is already being revealed in the world. Why do we need a Saviour? The good news of the Cross only makes sense after the bad news that comes from humanity's ungodliness, broken moral law, and suppression of the truth.

The Heart of the Gospel: This 25-message series on Romans 1–4 presents us with Christianity 101. It is the basics of our faith, teaching us how we can know for certain that sins are forgiven and what it is to live by faith.

Why would anyone be tempted to be ashamed of good news? Looking at Romans 1:16–17, Dr. John Neufeld gives three reasons Paul was not ashamed of the gospel: because of its power, its content, and its promise. Here we begin to explore what the gospel actually is: that Jesus saves anyone who believes, crediting us with His righteousness.

The Heart of the Gospel: This 25-message series on Romans 1–4 presents us with Christianity 101. It is the basics of our faith, teaching us how we can know for certain that sins are forgiven and what it is to live by faith.

Can you truly lead people you have never spent time with? Continuing through Romans 1:10–15, Dr. John Neufeld traces five more marks of Paul’s spiritual leadership: a longing to be present with God’s people, ministry that strengthens them, humility to learn from them, hope for a harvest of converts, and a vision that sees no barriers to the gospel.

The Heart of the Gospel: This 25-message series on Romans 1–4 presents us with Christianity 101. It is the basics of our faith, teaching us how we can know for certain that sins are forgiven and what it is to live by faith.